Gallery: Karim Elboraey, left, and Lucas Larson decided it would be fun to walk along Grand Ave. in St. Paul, MN, dressed as Bat Pigs, "just because," they said. They skipped past a befuddled toddler as they made their way west down the avenue Sunday afternoon at Grand Old Day.

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Gallery: Karim Elboraey, left, and Lucas Larson decided it would be fun to walk along Grand Ave. in St. Paul, MN, dressed as Bat Pigs, "just because," they said. People they encountered, like Abigail Meyer, for example, inexplicably wanted to hug them and they were only too happy to oblige Sunday afternoon at Grand Old Day.

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Gallery: Quinton Rikkola was scooped up by his dad, Ryan, as his family prepared to leave Grand Old Day Sunday afternoon.

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Gallery: Travis Cormier at Grand Old Day Sunday afternoon.

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Gallery: Time to rest at Grand Old Day Sunday afternoon.

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Gallery: St. Paul Police officers on horseback on Grand Ave. at Lexington Ave. as Grand Old Day wound down Sunday afternoon.

More than 5,000 people gathered in the Mall of America's Rotunda singing holiday songs and "Clouds" in memory of Zach Sobiech and to celebrate the total funds raised during the 18th annual KS95 for Kids Radiothon.

Remembering Martin Luther. With the 500th anniversary of Luther's breakaway coming next year, church leaders worldwide are working to spotlight his legacy, and to inject fresh energy into a once radical faith. Interest is particularly piqued in Minnesota, home to the largest number of Lutherans in the nation.